Pantech Duo Review
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A lot of devices these days incorporate two or more technology in one. Most users find this setup convenient and economical. The Pantech Duo is another one of these devices. This is built specifically with business users in mind. It has a good selection of office software and messaging options. It has a cool dual-sliding […]
E-TEN announces Glofiish M810 and M750
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E-TEN has boosted its Pocket PC Phone range with the Glofiish M810 and M750.
Both phones run Windows Mobile 6, with a Samsung S3C processor at 500MHz and 256MB Flash ROM.
The models feature a 2 megapixel camera with auto-focus, which offers photo file sizes which are ideal for uploading to websites, a QWERTY slide […]
Nokia releases ‘Tube’ details
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Nokia has revealed a few details about its ‘Tube’ handset, a touch-screen phone that will compete with Apple’s iPhone.
At the Evans Data Developer Relations Conference in Redwood City, California, Tom Libretto of Nokia, revealed that the phone will support Java and allow photos to be uploaded to the internet. The iPhone does not have […]
Asus demos tiny P320 PDA at CeBIT
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Asus brought its tiny P320 Windows Mobile handset to CeBIT, the digital IT and telecommunications trade fair in Germany.
The company claims that the Windows Mobile 6 device is the smallest Windows Mobile PDA phone to feature integrated GPS.
It measures just 99 x 55 x 13.35mm, weighs 105g and is targeted at consumers, a […]
DaXian X999 is iPhone look alike
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The Chinese-made DaXian X999 is a double for Apple’s iPhone.
The dual-band pda features a 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen, Windows Mobile 6 Professional, a built-in Touch Flo-like 3D Cube menu interface, built-in Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and a 2-megapixel camera with macro feature.
Like the iPhone, the screen features automatic orientation sensor/accelerometer, […]
GSM version of Palm Centro coming to Europe
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Palm, Inc. is releasing a quad-band GSM/EDGE version of its lowest priced PDA-phone, the Centro.
The company is taking pre-orders for the smartphone, which was previously only available from US telecom operator, Sprint Nextel, in a CDMA version.
The GSM version will feature 2.5G standard EDGE, but will not support 3G, although this is available […]
Psion appoints Varlink as mobile terminal distributor
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Psion Teklogix UK Ltd has appointed York-based Varlink as distributor for its mobile terminals to resellers, including the recently launched iKon PDA.
The iKon PDA features a 3.7-inch VGA display, integrated camera, built-in GPS, GSM / GPRS / UMTS connectivity options, Bluetooth, WiFi, a barcode scanner and a choice of Windows Mobile 6 Classic / […]
PDA sales fall for the fifteenth quarter
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New figures from market analysis firm, IDC, show that PDA sales have fallen for the fifteenth quarter on year-on-year basis, and are almost 40% lower than for the 2006 same period.
In the third quarter of 2007, just 728,894 PDAs were sold globally, as more people turned to smartphones.
However, PDAs are still popular with […]
November release for HTC Touch Cruise
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HTC (High Tech Computer) is expected to launch the new Touch Cruise, a touch-controlled PDA, in November.
The PDA will feature HTC’s TouchFLO technology, and is expected to have additional TouchFLO gestures: half turn of the fingler to rotate an object and full turn to zoom in.
HTC Touch Cruise, which was originally called HTC […]
Mio announces A501 GPS PDA phone
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The feature-packed Mio A501 is a fully functional PDA with satellite navigation functions and a 2-megapixel camera on the back with auto-focus and flash.
The device is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, which provides desktop contacts, calendar software and push e-mail.
The A501 features a SiRFstar III GPS receiver, with an intuitive interface for […]
i-mate announces JAMA WM5 Pocket PC Phone
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i-mate has announced its new JAMA Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA phone.
The slim, lightweight device is aimed at users who want a basic-level pda to help them keep organised and in touch.
Input is purely via the 2.4″ QVGA resolution touch screen and connectivity is provided with dual-band (900/1800MHz) GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth v1.2. Wi-fi and […]
E-TEN Glofiish X800 wins ‘Best Choice’ award
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E Ten’s Glofiish X800 PDA won a ‘Best Choice’ award at Computex 2007.
The X800 is the first Glofiish Pocket PC to feature HSDPA. It also has a front facing camera for video calling, GPS support via the built-in SiRF Star III chipset, Wi-Fi, and a high-resolution VGA screen.
250MB of flash ROM […]
Ferrari and Acer launch Ferrari PDA
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The Ferrari PDA is the result of an ongoing alliance between performance car company Ferrari and computer manufacturer ACER Inc.
The black PDA has a red trim and will be launched soon in Europe. Its official name is the Ferrari Racing Personal Navigator. The Ferrari connection is obvious in the specially-designed wallpaper which […]
RIM plans dual-mode BlackBerry
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At the JPMorgan Technology Conference in Boston RIM’s co-CEO, Jim Balsillie, announced plans to develop the first ‘dual-mode’ BlackBerry - featuring both wi-fi and cellular wireless capabilities.
Dual-mode technology is necessary for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC), which allows a desk phone and a mobile phone to be contacted through a single number, with the […]
GfK sees consumers moving from PDAs to Smartphones
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New research from market research organisation GfK identifies a growing trend for consumers to switch to Smartphones as an alternative to PDAs.
GfK found that the volume of PDA sales in the UK declined by 35% in the first quarter of 2007 and the value of sales declined by 43%, year-on-year. A total of 37,000 […]
Industrial Computers introduces Archer Field PC/PDA
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Industrial Computers of Easthampnett, West Sussex, has launched the Archer Field PC/PDA.
The device is designed to be durable in extreme environments. It is compact in size and weighs less than 17 ounces, making it ideal for those in need of a pocket-sized Field PC for rugged applications.
The sturdy casing is made of lightweight magnesium […]
Dell drops Axim PDA range
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Dell has withdrawn the latest Axim X51 product family from direct sale and has no plans for a successor.
The Axim X51 has been removed from Dell.com, although a number of third-party handhelds, including GPS devices and unlocked smartphones from leading manufacturers that feature the latest technology are available.
Dell is continuing to provide technical […]
Motorola Launches MC35 PDA/Phone
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Motorola has launched the MC35a PDA phone, which is targeted at mobile salespeople.
The device, which includes a barcode scanner, GPS and Bluetooth, is an update of the MC50 durable enterprise PDA made by Symbol which Motorola acquired in January. The MC35 uses software to decode barcodes through the camera.
While the MC50 used Wi-Fi and […]
ASUS announces P526 PDA
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The new ASUS P526 PDA / camera phone comes with Windows Mobile 6.0 (WM6) and allows users to enjoy the ‘Live’ functions of Windows Live.
It also delivers business solutions and integrates Windows Live mobile services allowing users to communicate via instant messaging chats, blog updates, e-mails and file transfers.
The PDA can use Windows […]
Flagship Entertainment PDA From Motorola - MOTOROKR E6
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Motorola, Inc. has launched its new flagship entertainment PDA - MOTOROKR E6. The device is an entertainment handset which is designed to enhance the lifestyles of professionals on the go with its simple and easy to use multimedia feature.
The E6 has been specifically designed to make it easy to capture special moments on camera, […]